Originally Posted by nis350ztt

I would say the best bang for the buck is an ATS twin plate carbon clutch (and it comes with a flywheel). You'll probably NEVER have to replace it for as long as you own the car. Though it is ~1k more total than the total for a clutch and flywheel, you only have to pay for install once (whereas once your clutch and flywheel setup wore down, you would have to get it replaced again, which, would put you OVER the same price of an ATS twin plate carbon clutch, that you could have still been running this whole time), and since it's a carbon clutch it shifts better as it gets hotter.

Really no downside other than having to pay $1,000 more, though that could easily be shrugged off by only having to pay and install once.

Originally Posted by nexstage350

thanks for the response. yeah i was leanning towards the ats.. i am willing to dish the extra cash. it is worth i think, yet though it sure is expensive. where would can u purchase the ats twin plate clutch? any place u would recommend?
thanks again
nexstage30

Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA

Hmmm I hadn't heard that. Although my stock setup rattles so much it might not even bother me. Is it just me or is the Z built for hardcore enthusiast. No sound deadning. Squeeks and rattles EVERYWHERE even just driving off the lot the day I bought it. I guess the two 12" subs in the back don't help the rattle..

Originally Posted by theking

The JWT option is made by RPS. You pay a few bucks more for the JWT name. RPS is probably the most cost effective for the clamping force. You just want to have a strong left foot or else your going to be sore.

Originally Posted by BriGuyMax

My JWT clutch pedal effort is pretty much identical to stock...

I vote for the JWT clutch/flywheel combo...it's VERY streetable...can easily hold 500whp and I'd have to replace it 4 times before I'd be up to the cost of the ATS setup. (I do all my work on the car myself, so no extra cost there for install)

Unless you're going for huge power...I'd say the JWT is one of the best choices out there.

BTW - where'd you hear that the JWT was a rebadged RPS clutch?? I'm not saying you're wrong...just wondering where you got your information.

Originally Posted by ZZtopp

It's funny....I've heard this same thing many times, but I swear: I have never had one rattle or squeak in my Z. It's very tight....as solid and rattle free as my wife's Audi. Maybe I just got lucky, or it was built on a Monday, but no unwanted sounds at all, except for the slightly noisier ACT clutch/flywheel I added with the TT. It's not what I'd call a "quiet" car, but no rattles at all.

Originally Posted by nis350ztt

Buying a $769 JWT clutch/flywheel combo.
Then replacing the JWT clutch ($400) 3 times not including install, costs $30 less than buying an ATS twin plate clutch/flywheel combo. Of course that isn't including shipping each time of the JWT (the ATS is free shipping).

Originally Posted by BriGuyMax

I got free shipping on my JWT set-up.

I really don't think I'll go through 4 clutches in the time that I own my Z. Don't get me wrong..the ATS set-up ROCKS for Z's over 500whp..but for the majority of Z owners out there the ATS is overkill and costs way too much.

Originally Posted by nis350ztt

Cool, where is it just for those that are interested?

Just stating some prices, so anyone can determine on their own if they think it's worth it or not. Personally, I agree with you.